Gian Piero Gasperini gives proper credit to Marseille and is outspoken about the oddsmaker’s favor

Gian Piero Gasperini’s statements ahead of the challenge with Marseille

After the league success with Empoli, Atalanta è awaits the first act of the Europa League semifinals against Marseille. On the eve of the match, the Orobici coach bluntly analyzed the competition that awaits his boys. In addition, the Nerazzurri coach also commented on the label of favorites to win, accomplice to Liverpool's elimination in the previous round.

"This season è really extraordinary for us, we have played so many decisive games like tomorrow’s. Both teams deserved to play this Europa League semifinal, è right that there is great consideration, attention and credit to both clubs. We are still in the running in all three competitions, but right now we are only thinking about the first act with Marseille" began the coach of the orobici.

"The roles of favorites matter little, what matters è how you play on the field. Now we have more credibility because we eliminated Liverpool, but you always start from zero to zero. I hope to do better than the first match in Florence, when there are the two matches there are always different attitudes. Our first ambition è to play a good game here, to stand out, to have courage and quality in facing this kind of match" continued the former Genoa and Inter coach.

"All these recognitions make us happy, but we also know that they have to be renewed and tomorrow we have an opportunity to show off here as well. Our goal è qualification, but also come to such a prestigious stadium and play a good match, then the result è a consequence" added the Nerazzurri coach.

"È a source of great pride, I am really happy, è it was soì at Anfield, tomorrow our fans will be in another fantastic stadium: for a clubà not with big numbers but with great passion behind it, è a great achievement" concluded Gian Piero Gasperini.